I have so much gratitude.

Yesterday came and went and I am thankful that every year I feel all the love and support from the people around me.

I’ve been making it an effort to really distinguish the people that I should keep in my life and realized that there are actually so many good people around me already.

So many that care for me.

I oftentimes didn’t feel enough love growing up, but I can say with confidence that I have it in abundance now. I have been very fortunate to have crossed paths with some of the best people in this world. In some ways, it’s validation that I myself am good enough. Good enough to be considered a friend to all these amazing souls. To be considered, cared about.

Good enough.

Thank you to everyone for coming to dinner and to Reception Bar.

Thank you to Angela for the cupcakes, for the wine, for cooking dinner with me, for spending the weekend in NYC, getting along with my friends. Thank you for living with me and being such a support in my life.

My heart is so full.

(Thank you Brandon for coming anyways, even though it was closing down.)

Thank you to Ken, Nikki and Becka for remembering and calling me at midnight.

Thank you to Vicky, Jolie, Daniel, Ryan for calling or leaving voice messages.

Thank you to Laura who texted me at midnight from New Zealand.

Thank you to Lawrence for always checking in on me.

Brandon: Ur my bestie at school too don’t worry / Wauw, feasting as queens should.

Dom: Hbd bb girl ❤️

Mark: love you too Ce :)

Daniel: Happy Birthday CE, sorry I couldn’t make your shelf for you. / Aha I laugh at your jokes cause they’re funny. / I’ll call later, today

Vicky: I love you Ce! Sorry I haven’t called to catch up yet but wanted to wish you a happy ass bday this year / it marks yet another big a new change :)

Jack: Dude I will fake marry, have kids and move to the Hamptons with you any day 🙌

Kim: Happy birthday my love ❤️❤️❤️ I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished this year! Seriously it amazes me everyday that you seem to have no limits and no bounds as far as energy drive and passion. I’m honored to have you as a friend and I can’t wait to see what this next year has in store for you. I love you and miss you!!! Can’t wait to see this weekend.

Ryan: hi ce / Happy Birthday! I just got free so I couldn’t call earlier / Hope you have a wonderful birthday week! I miss you and happy you're a part of my life! / Octobers are now great months :) / I definitely miss your energy.

Allie: Hey love I know it’s your bday in 45 minutes! But am going to sleep now. So HAPPY OFFICIAL BIRTHDAY MY LOVE! Thank you for being such a beautiful person inside and out. You are so special to so many people, and are going to touch so many lives. 😘 love you and happy birthday 🎂

KP: Ce!!! Happy birthday, you beautiful, wonderful forever friend! Hope you’re celebrating in style today!! Can’t wait to see you this weekend (ahhh)!

“I LOVE YOU KP!! So excited to see you too. ♥️ thank you and thank you so much for being a big part of my life. So happy to have met you.”

❤️ I feel the same way! So glad our friendship has continued to strengthen over the years. Excited to add another city we’ve hung out in together, too!

Keanu: Major happy birthday shoutout to my dear friend! I’m super stoked to have met someone as incredible as you during this wild adventure at CSSW. Thank you for always being a genuine and constant source of love, and for supporting not just myself but everyone you’ve come into contact with. I can’t imagine where I’d be currently without you, your hugs, and your energy. Love you, my friend. I hope that you have a day that’s as beautiful as your spirit. Here’s to another successful rotation around the sun ❤️❤️❤️

Kai: Happy Birthday!!!!! What an exciting time to welcome 27 in New York. New place, new energy, new people, new beginnings, new food...you get it. I’m looking forward to seeing what this year brings for you✨ lots of love, light, and laughs. And hopefully more time for me and you!

Gurpal: Hug!!!! My Lil C. Happy birthday! I’m so grateful, honored, and happy to have your friendship. I wish you the very best this world has to offer. You are a great soul and you just ooze light. I hope you never change ❤️❤️❤️. Happy birthday C

Michael: Happy birthday, Ce!! Hope you had an amazing one (looked like it!) 😊 Glad to see you’re doing so well in NYC and living your best life - and making friends everywhere, as always! 😜 TJ and I will catch you there next year!! Love you! ❤️

Marcela: Happy birthday!!! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays I hope life is great, I love you ❤️❤️

Jake: Happy birthdayyyyy / To many more dumb arguments to come.

“We always make up though 👫😂“

LOL / ofc

Miller: Happy birthday Ceec!!!!! / Love ya / Can’t wait for Mexico

Rose: HAPPY BIRTHDAY CE!!! Sending you my love ❤️

“I was always grateful (and thanked you a million times already) for coming out to my birthday, means a lot / I think you’re so genuine and I really value that in people.”

Aww I’m the one that’s supposed to spoil you with kind words!! You are one of the most sweetest and most fun out of Eric’s friends and I always feel like family when we hang out. There aren’t many people that I can say that about. Thank you for always watching out for me!

Zane: Assuming today is your actual birthday! Hbd Ce! So glad to have met you!!

Tiff: Btw I’m so late.... but happiest of birthdays Ce (I think it’s today)!!!! Hope you were treated like a queen 💕

From Becka, who made me cry on the subway.

Derek: Happy birthday Cece! Looked like NY treated you well. ❤️